BENNINGTON, KS, USA
N4999C
Brantly Helicopter B-2
THE STUDENT PLT STATED THAT AFTER LIFTING TO A HOVER ON HER FIRST SOLO FLT, SHE MADE TWO 180 DEGREE HOVERING TURNS. SHE SAID THAT THE HELICOPTER ENTERED A VIOLENT LATERAL VIBRATION AND DESCENDED TO THE GROUND. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE DID NOT DISCLOSE ANY EVIDENCE OF PRE-IMPACT MALFUCTION OR FAILURE THAT WOULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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